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Pastoralia

By George Saunders
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Pastoralia by George Saunders is a collection of darkly humorous and satirical short stories that explore themes of human connection, ambition, and the absurdity of modern life. Set in a bizarre amusement park where employees enact prehistoric scenarios, the stories delve into the surreal challenges faced by the characters as they navigate personal and professional struggles. Saunders masterfully combines wit and empathy to examine the profound depths of the human condition.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate satirical storytelling with a touch of absurdity. It delves into the quirky and surreal aspects of everyday life, offering a unique blend of humour and empathy as it explores human frailties and connections in unconventional settings. This collection is ideal for readers interested in thought-provoking narratives that balance wit and emotional depth.

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Saunders surpasses his "New York Times" Notable Book, "CivilWarLand in Bad Decline", with this bestselling collection of stories set against a warped, hilarious, and terrifyingly recognizable American landscape.

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A stunning collection including the story "Sea Oak," from the number one New York Times bestselling author of the Man Booker Prize-winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo and the story collection Tenth of December, a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction.

One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

Hailed by Thomas Pynchon as "graceful, dark, authentic, and funny," George Saunders gives us, in his inventive and beloved voice, this bestselling collection of stories set against a warped, hilarious, and terrifyingly recognizable American landscape.

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Pastoralia by George Saunders is praised for its sharp wit and insightful exploration of contemporary life. Reviews highlight Saunders' unique storytelling and ability to blend humour with poignant social commentary. Readers appreciate the blend of absurdity and empathy in his characters, capturing the anxieties and absurdities of modern existence in an engaging and thought-provoking manner.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781573228725

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2001

Country: United States

Imprint: Riverhead Books,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 187g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

George Saunders is the Man Booker Prize-winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo; Tenth of December; In Persuasion Nation; The Brief and Frightening Reign of Phil; Pastoralia; CivilWarLand in Bad Decline; The Braindead Megaphone; and a children's book, The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip. His work appears regularly in the New Yorker, Harper's and GQ. In 2006, he was awarded a MacArthur Foundation "genius grant." In 2000, The New Yorker named him one of the "Best Writers Under 40." He is a 2013 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction. He teaches at Syracuse University.

George Saunders es autor de las colecciones de relatos Guerracivilandia en ruinas, Pastoralia y Diez de diciembre, por la que fue finalista del National Book Award, de varios libros infantiles y ensayos y de Felicidades, por cierto (Seix Barral, 2020), que recoge el discurso que dio en la Universidad de Siracusa y que fue compartido más de un millón de veces en internet. Ha recibido becas de las fundaciones MacArthur y Guggenheim, el Premio PEN/Malamud a la excelencia en el relato corto y es miembro de la Academia Estadounidense de las Artes y las Ciencias. En 2013 fue nombrado una de las cien personas más influyentes del mundo por la revista Time. Lincoln en el Bardo (Seix Barral, 2018), su primera novela, fue galardonada con el Premio Man Booker en 2017. Actualmente imparte clases de escritura creativa en la Universidad de Siracusa, en Nueva York.

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